Your New Jersey Energy Bill Could Increase Far More than 20% Under New Income Based Equity Rate Plan

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey residents may soon see their energy bills calculated in a whole new way, as the state’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved a groundbreaking “equity” plan…

$1.5 million prize stuns Atlantic City lottery player

TRENTON, NJ — An Atlantic County player matched all five numbers in a recent Jersey Cash 5 drawing, winning a jackpot worth $1,517,632 — the second-largest prize of the game so far…

Gasoline Price Drop Promising for New Jersey Commuters and Businesses

Drivers in New Jersey and across the United States are enjoying a welcome reprieve at the pump as gasoline prices have steadily declined since the start of the year. In the Garden…

Dream leads Union County player to $1.5M lottery jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A Union County resident is $1.5 million richer after acting on a dream and winning big in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing held on February 26, according to New…

BJ’s Wholesale Club Opens Another Location in New Jersey

Hanover, NJ – Shoppers in Morris County have a new reason to stock up as BJ’s Wholesale Club officially opened its latest location in Hanover Township on Friday, March 21. Located at…

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Smoking sparks fire at Toms River assisted living facility; resident evacuated safely

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire sparked by improperly discarded smoking materials forced an emergency response at a Toms River assisted living facility on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. At approximately 3:30 p.m.,…

Bojangles Brings Southern Charm to Piscataway with Grand Opening of First New Jersey Location

Piscataway, NJ – The wait is almost over for New Jersey fried chicken enthusiasts as Bojangles, the iconic Southern fast-food chain, will open its doors next month. The new restaurant brings the…

Egg Prices Drop Below $3, Bringing Relief to New Jersey and Beyond

In a welcome turn of events for consumers across New Jersey and the United States, egg prices on the wholesale market have dipped below $3 per dozen, signaling a potential end to…

Ice-T Enters the Cannabis Industry with New Dispensary in Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ – Pioneering rapper and beloved actor Ice-T is making a bold move into the cannabis business with the opening of his new dispensary, “The Medicine Woman,” in Jersey City,…

Jackson GOP invites residents to speak directly with county leaders Wednesday night

-Press Release- The Jackson GOP Club invites all residents and community leaders to join us for our monthly meeting tonight, Wednesday, March 26, at VFW Post 4703, located at 54 Magnolia Drive.…

Jackson Mayor Suspends Code Enforcement Officer After Online Threat Against Councilwoman

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina has suspended Code Enforcement Officer William “Bill” Campbell after he posted a threatening message directed at Jackson Council President Jennifer Kuhn on social media.…

Lawsuit Alleges New Jersey Cop, Fire Chief Sexually Assaulted Multiple Male Firefighters

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A bombshell lawsuit filed on March 17 in Ocean County Superior Court has rocked the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, alleging that a former police officer and…

Rainforest Cafe Closes Iconic Edison Location, Leaving New Jersey with One Remaining Outpost

Edison, NJ – The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey, has officially shut its doors, marking the end of a 27-year run as a beloved family dining destination.…

New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba defends Signal chat use, blasts media for ‘making a big to do about nothing’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba pushed back against media scrutiny Tuesday, defending the use of the encrypted messaging app Signal in official communications and accusing reporters of sensationalizing…

New Jersey is One of the Safest States in America When it Comes to Weather

TRENTON, N.J. — As Governor Phil Murphy and U.S. Senator Andy Kim continue chest-thumping over the threat of climate change and its possible impact in New Jersey, science and history is proving…

Watch: Monmouth County Teacher Arrested Who Had Sexual Relationship with Student Indicted

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County is reeling from yet another disturbing case of a teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a student. A grand jury has indicted Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a 44-year-old former…

East Brunswick Wawa sells $500K winning scratch-off ticket

TRENTON, N.J. — A lucky ticket buyer in Middlesex County struck gold last week, becoming the first to claim a $500,000 top prize from the Super Hot 7’s Scratch-Off Game, state officials…

It’s the End of March: Time to Get Your New Jersey Garden Ready!

As March draws to a close, New Jersey gardeners are itching to dig into the soil and kick off the growing season. With the current date being March 25, 2025, the Garden…

Clark player hits $5.5 million jackpot in stunning lottery win

CLARK, NJ — A Union County player is waking up a multimillionaire after winning the $5.5 million New Jersey Lottery Pick-6 jackpot in the Thursday, March 20 drawing. The winning ticket was…

Should a 14-Year-Old Who Murdered a Newark Cop Face Adult Charges?

NEWARK, NJ – A new debate is raging in New Jersey surrounding the murder of a Newark police officer at the hands of a 14-year-old boy. On March 7, Newark, New Jersey,…

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